Apollo Maleatas
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Apollo Maleatas is an epithet of the god Apollo worshipped at a hill‑top sanctuary near Epidaurus, which pre‑dated the Asclepius sanctuary. The Apollo Maleatas sanctuary was considered too small by the 6th century BC, prompting the establishment of the larger Asclepius sanctuary. He is linked to music, prophecy and healing, typical of Apollo.
When
- Attested period
- -600 – -600
- Historical notes
- Mentioned as an earlier sanctuary before the 6th century BC Asclepius cult.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Asclepius
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“when the older hill-top sanctuary of Apollo Maleatas was no longer spacious enough.”
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